Can Tho among world’s top 10 most beautiful canal cities
The Mysterious World website has listed Viet Nam’s southern Can Tho province among top 10 most beautiful canal cities in the world.
Viet Nam’s land and people through Indian journalists’ eyes
Sipping beer on pavement, watching water puppet shows in the bustling capital city, hiring a kayak and exploring Ha Long Bay, boarding a north-south train, dodging motorbikes and crossing lush…
Viet Nam lacquer paintings on show in Seoul
Lacquer paintings exhibition of 14 Vietnamese artists is taking place in Ganaisa Art Center, Seoul, Korea  from July 15 to July 20, 2015.
Viet Nam to market tourism in Indonesia this August
A Vietnamese tourism promotion campaign will be held from August 3-7 in Surabaya and Jakarta cities of Indonesia, which is emerging as a critical and potential market of Viet Nam. 
Seminar on Vietnamese culture, tourism held in Uruguay
A seminar on Vietnamese culture and tourism was held at Uruguay republic university (UdelaR) on July 10, drawing the participation of about 500 lecturers and students.
Vietnamese designer wins Fukuoka prize
Designer Minh Hanh has won Japan's Fukuoka Prize in the Arts and Culture category, for her contributions to the development of fashion at home and abroad. 
Viet Nam puppetry impresses Norwegian audiences
Vietnamese water puppetry found favour with Norwegian audiences while being featured at a traditional music festival in Forde city, 400 kilometres from the capital city of Oslo.
Thailand’s PRD makes TV reports on Vietnamese culture, tourism
A delegation of the Public Relations Department (PRD) of Thailand has made TV reports on Viet Nam’s culture and tourism during their working visit to Nha Trang seaside city, central Khanh Hoa province.
Vietnamese culture celebrated in Germany
A gala night promoting Viet Nam’s vibrant traditional customs and culture was featured at the Palast Festungsgraben Theatre in Berlin, Germany on July 2, attracting a flock of international friends and representatives of diplomatic delegations.
Con Dao among the top 25 remote islands
Business Insider, a leading US business and entertainment website, has cited Viet Nam’s Con Dao Islands as one of top 25 remote islands tourists should visit in their lifetime.
First Viet Nam Culture Day sparks in Seoul
Vietnamese traditions and colours filled Seoul as the first Viet Nam Culture Day was held in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on June 28.
Two Vietnamese places enter world’s top 20 gorgeous natural wonders
New York-based Business Insider, has announced top 20 gorgeous natural wonders around the world, including two Vietnamese tourism sites, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Ha Long Bay.
Da Nang among top 8 most colourful cities in the world
SkyScanner, the world’s travel search engine, has cited Viet Nam’s central Da Nang city among top 8 most colourful cities in the world.
Hanoi Daewoo voted a top hotel in Viet Nam
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has named the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel as one of the best hotels in Viet Nam in 2015 based on positive feedback from users worldwide, the hotel’s room rates and excellent service quality.
Sao Beach listed among top 10 island beaches to relax on
Readers of an online website, www.cntraveler.com, have selected Sao Beach on Phu Quoc Island of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang as one of the top 10 island beaches to unplug and unwind.
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